"the devil makes work for idle hands" meaning in English

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Proverb

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  1. Alternative form of idle hands are the devil's workshop Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: idle hands are the devil's workshop
    Sense id: en-the_devil_makes_work_for_idle_hands-en-proverb-szhg4gHf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs

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